Karl Michael on Finding His Sound, Writing with Bruno Mars, and Building Confidence | Ep. 15

London-born artist and songwriter Karl Michael joins the Bilby & Ella Show for a conversation rooted in resilience, identity, and staying power.Raised on rap, soul, and R&B, Karl spent years honing his craft and building momentum as an artist, from competing on The Voice UK to stepping into his own as a solo act. His journey reflects a deep commitment to growth and a willingness to evolve along the way.Now based in Nashville, Karl has written with names like Bruno Mars, Teddy Swims, and Yungblud, while continuing to develop his own sound as an artist. In this episode, he opens up about navigating the highs and lows of the industry, growing in confidence as a vocalist, and learning to trust who he is in the room.It’s a conversation about perseverance, self-belief, and what it takes to keep going when the path doesn’t look how you expected.Be sure to check out Karl’s latest single “Way Less Lonely” available now ahead of his upcoming EP.00:00 Intro + Welcoming Karl Michael02:10 Growing Up in London + Early Musical Influences07:20 Falling in Love with R&B, Soul & Pop11:40 Chasing Music Full-Time + Early Career Moments17:20 Early Breaks + Writing Opportunities23:30 Writing with Bruno Mars + Major Collaborations28:50 Finding His Sound as an Artist34:30 Moving to Nashville + Finding His Place40:10 Overcoming Personal Setbacks + Resilience45:20 The Highs and Lows of the Music Industry50:30 Building Confidence as an Artist54:30 Final Thoughts + What’s NextFollow Karl Michael:InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookFollow The Bilby + Ella Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Community⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hill:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Willie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram